Contact an attorney...
This case sounds like you need an attorney - the company sounds like it's playing hardball. You can usually get a consultation for free - or worst-case - for the going rate in your area. Sounds like it's such a mess that it would be worth it to you to spend $200-300 to...
FTC FAQ on this...
Here's a great FAQ:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fdc.htm
"May a debt collector contact anyone else about your debt?
If you have an attorney, the debt collector must contact the attorney, rather than you. If you do not have an attorney, a collector may...
Good place to start...
FTC site:
http://ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/credit/coninfo_loans.htm
This might be relevant:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fdc.htm
I've read about these types of debts - they're basically purchased by last-resort collection agencies for almost...
A few links might help...
Yes, your tax dollars occasionally pay off:
FTC deals with this sort of thing:
http://ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/credit/index.html
Specifically, you can tell them to knock it off:
(See http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fdc.htm)
"Can you stop a debt...